Alternatives to Panda3DS
An open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Panda3DS
An open-source Nintendo 3DS emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Panda3DS.
Azahar
Run Nintendo 3DS software with an open-source emulator.
Azahar is an open-source GPL-2.0 Nintendo 3DS emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android that offers enhanced rendering and modern controller support, while game compatibility still varies.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
melonDS
A Nintendo DS and DSi emulator focused on accuracy and speed, with local wireless between emulated consoles.
DeSmuME
Long-running Nintendo DS emulator with high-resolution rendering.
Eden
A free and open-source Nintendo Switch emulator for Linux, Windows, macOS and Android.
Ryujinx
Community-maintained Nintendo Switch emulator written in C#.
NooDS
A fast, portable open-source emulator for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.
